Discover the Wonders of Kyoto: An 8-Day Itinerary

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27 Sep 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Kyoto, Japan, with this 8-day itinerary. Explore ancient temples, immerse in traditional culture, and indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Trip to Kyoto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$13

Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Day 2

$13

Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

Day 3

$13

This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

Day 4

$25

Theme park & movie set featuring a replica Edo-period village with traditional buildings & streets.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Day 5

$20

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

Day 6

$13

$ 4

400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

38 - 46 min

Directions

Intimate Shinto shrine with a verdant mountainside setting, reached by a lantern-lined path.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 7

Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 8

$25

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $124 In total

Activities & Food:$120

Transport:$4